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Purgatory (1999)
Director: Uli Edel
Cast: Sam Shepard, Eric Roberts, Randy Quaid, Peter Stormare
Runtime94 min
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An outlaw band flees a posse and rides into Refuge, a small town where no one carries a gun, drinks, or swears. The town is actually Purgatory, and the peaceful inhabitants are all famous dead outlaws and criminals such as Doc Holiday and Wild Bill Hickok who must redeem themselves before gaining admittance to Heaven... or screw up and go to Hell.
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Purgatory (1999) is a critically acclaimed Western fantasy TV movie directed by Uli Edel. The film follows an outlaw band that rides into the peaceful town of Refuge, which is actually Purgatory inhabited by famous dead outlaws and criminals seeking redemption. While underrated, Purgatory has been praised for its unique premise and blending of genres.
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Purgatory, also known as Purgatory West of the Pecos, is a 1999 American Western fantasy television film directed by Uli Edel. The film premiered on TNT on January 10, 1999. It focuses on a gang of outlaws who find their way to a hidden valley and a peaceful town, where residents shun swearing, alcohol, guns, and any kind of violence, but resemble dead Western heroes. The outcome is marked by its exploration of the interface between legend-making and humanitarian values.
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